I'm not a part of the cosplay community, but I feel like selling a cosplay that you've made to other cosplayers is the best way to keep a cosplay alive. I'm always worried that whenever I donate something to the thrift store that nobody is gonna buy it and it's gonna end up in a landfill, but with how passionate cosplayers are and how niche the medium is, selling it is really the best way for a cosplay to stay appreciated. Somebody's old memories becomes somebody's new ones.
I find the idea of someone using my old cosplay as a base for themselves to branch off and personalise so cool. But I don't have confidence that they're well made enough that anyone would be interested in rehoming them let alone buying them.
I gained weight during the pandemic and it was devastating to realize I couldn't wear my favorite cosplay anymore because it just didn't fit. So often we see cosplayers as our favorite character and forget there's a human behind the costume. I'm sorry you've had to deal with this.
Some costumes I have no idea if I squeezed myself into in the panic of not having a costume then coming back to them realising just how uncomfortable it was at the time or if I have grown out of them. Sometimes you can exchange parts of a cosplay to get around it but other times it feels like the end of the costume and its never easy to let it go.
I found myself thanking my past self for screwing up every time I found extra fabric in a seam allowance, but my later (and thus nicer) costumes I generally got the sizing right the first time so the options are retire it or remake it.
Money is not finite. Space is not finite. Interests shift and change. Bodies develop. The fact that the cosplay community is so toxic that we canât accept people selling cosplays is something we really need to step back and reevaluate.
I can really hear the emotions you're trying to keep in check. I'm sorry that we, as your fan base, have made this process so much more difficult than it needs to be. You deserve our compassion and kindness, and we have failed to deliver it. I hope we can be better for you. I appreciate you giving a voice to these emotions and putting this whole situation in a better context for us. You didn't have to, and I hope it helps us be more understanding to you in the future.
I've recently been to an Eco Cosplay workshop at a convention and everyone there agreed that it is great to give other people the opportunity to wear your cosplays. It does not only benefit you and the other person, it is also good for the environment to give old cosplays the chance to be reused. I never would have thought that people can be so crazy about the topic of selling cosplays.
Sometimes, people really forget that creators online are also just people. I don't even get how you could be upset about someone selling something that *they* made. It's not like you're deleting the content about how you made the cos, or pictures of you wearing it. And even if you would decide to delete that content, that would *also* be your decision! I'm sorry you had to deal with this. Thank you for sharing this with us. â„
I actually posted a TikTok not long ago about the body change from your early 20s to late 20s. I had to clear out a bunch of my cosplays because they just didn't fit my body anymore, which is a natural part of maturing, but it was still really hard because I had a lot of memories with some of these cosplays. I'm sorry for the reaction you've gotten, and thank you for making this video to talk about it!
I definitely feel this. When you have an online personality, people feel like they "know you" and feel invested in all the work your create. So when you chose to make a change, they freak out. But as someone who has also gained some weight and has sold costumes that I did vlogs on their creation - I too had people upset at me for selling the outfits.
The rudeness of those "fans" has put me at a loss for words. The fact that this even has to be said, the fact that this had to be a whole video is just ... wow.
I bought you sailor Armin cosplay off you like 7 years ago and I was literally going through my closet the other day and found it with my old cosplay stuff and it put the biggest smile on my face! You were a big part of my early cosplay journey and you absolutely donât deserve this kind of treatment. People really need to learn to mind their own business because you donât owe them anything. Over the past few years and especially through the pandemic thereâs been an uptick in this kind of behavior from people on the internet and it can be very disheartening to say the least. I applaud you for addressing this in such a mature and concise way. Keep being your awesome self! â€
The original is best??? Thatâs ridiculous, the remake would probably be even better with the experience of building the costume before. Iâm sorry that people are harassing you about it, sometimes people need money too and thatâs why they opt to sell their cosplays.
selling/rehoming garments are so much better than just letting it take space or worse trashing it!!! for money and environmental impact, i try to get fabric, notions and wigs second hand so you are doing the better thing (and its ur damn art and property so people need to literally log off and mind their own business!). thank u for selling ur cosplays and rehoming them!
I can feel you so much. My dad passed away two years before my mum also left me in 2020. I really had to limit myself to basically not replace my own household with theirs. Sure, there were thousands of memories of good (and bad) times in all of those items - but in the end, they were just items. Admittedly, I could not bring myself to sell a lot of it, so I just donated most. The thought that somebody found joy handling and using them somewhat comforted me. Difficult to explain. So yes, you have to really consider what to keep and what to let go. New adventures await you, so in my opinion, it is good to let some old memorabilia go. Keep the beautiful memories of your mum in your heart and soul. And I am sure you still have some items you made together with her. Thank you for this video.
I don't get why you're being grilled about selling your old cosplays when literally dozens of people do the same thing on Depop and the like. It's just bizarre
I can relate to this so much. I think this is so important. I bought youR AOT cosplay back in 2019 and used it like 2x, because I got pregnant and the cosplay never fit me anymore. I am recently gaining more weight as well and it breakes my heart to say goodbye to many cosplays I used to wear and have so much fun with, but I will simply never be able to wear them again. It is not something easy to accept and manage, and I imagine that it becomes 10x harder with everyone constantly asking you about it. I've had friends inviting me to group photoshoots that I could not participate because my costumes are now too small for me. Such a painful process :(
May the memories of your previous cosplays bring you joy. May your cosplays live on in the community and may the sight of other people using them bring you joy.
You are 100% correct, what you do with your things is your business, no one else's. Grrrrr, some people! I would be proud to have an Anya Panda creation in my wardrobe.
I went through this EXACT thing years ago. I gained a TON of weight and would eventually be diagnosed with PCOS. It was so traumatic for me between the weight gain, struggling with an ED because of the weight gain and my attempt to lose it, and doctors telling me i was insane for ages. I had to get rid of all my costumes because I could no longer fit in them and they were all ones my mom helped me make or made for me all together. It's a really rough thing to go through and I'm sure that this change in your body has led to so much stress and body image issues, but I cant wait to see what you have in store for us going forward. I adore your channel and watching your videos has helped get me through some really rough days. Don't let asshats on the internet make you feel any sort of negative way for doing what you have to do.
I love cosplay and the ability to make them again and see the old once and how much Iâve grown as a person and as a creator! Sell them if you want or throw them away if they canât be sold! I needed to come throw away cosplay that did not fit anymore if I kept them my eating disorder would have gotten way worse
You can almost take out the word "cosplay" and sub any other in, and this video still applies... don't know why people are so rude and judgy, especially on the internet, but nobody deserves to be questioned... particularly people that so kindly share a lot of their personal life online in these lovely videos. I am looking forward to future projects because, like you said, you have years of experience and you developed your craft so much that you'll make so many wonderful cosplays that I can't wait to see. As for the body positivity aspect to it... bodies change and there's nothing wrong with it. You used yours as a canvas for your art and you should be proud of it. Growing, maturing, changing (inside and out) is a part of life and something to embrace, no matter what. I definitely admire your willingness to put yourself out there, share, build a community. Hope rude people won't change that!
i agree. You cant just keep stuff for forever, that uses up space, where you could get money for new things that fit. I also cant wear complicated cosplays anymore or thight ones since i have a skoliosis. Its really hard to sell and some dont even want to buy them for the worth it price. even if its just a bought one. People should just care more for themselfs instead of digging into other peoples Problems and making it worse without knowing. Some might not even had the meaning to hurt anyone, though you never know so they should have either just bought it and support you or keeping quiet . (probably have formulated some missunderstandeable to others x.x) But yeah I am sorry that it had happened to you! (guess thats also a Problem when you are more known then other cosplaysers)
I'm so sorry for what you're going through. You have every right to feel upset about how some people are reacting to your cosplay sales. Dealing with unexpected weight gain sucks. I've gained weight over the last two years and all my old cosplays no longer fit, or I don't feel confident in them. So I empathize with you. I look forward to seeing your new cosplays, and I appreciate the love and effort you pour into them.
I was surprised when I first saw you were selling your cosplayers but it never occurred to me that people would make a big deal of it. Your reasons for this choice are perfectly valid
It's so obvious how deeply you care about these cosplays and the memories attached - it's awful that so many people have made what was clearly a very tough decision an even worse experience. Especially regarding the cosplay you did with your mom. I hope the pain from the negativity fades and all you're left with are the positive memories and the happy knowledge these cosplays are going to homes where they will be cared for and appreciated.
I'm experiencing body changes, I think due to stress + moving to my late 20s. It's hard enough dealing with weight gain, people definitely don't need to be making a big deal about selling and remaking costumes. It's something most people will go through if they cosplay for long enough, they just don't realise it.
"the original is best" honeeeey, noooo. Especially in cosplay! We learn so much after each cosplay, so remakes often improve on our experience in cosplays and making cosplays Also weight gain is a real cosplayer issue, and we have to either modify the cosplay IF we still have the right fabrics, or sell it to someone who'll give it the love we had for it!
Amazing video, I've never seen a Cosplayer talking about this. I felt every word. Really every word. My dad died the last year. He was one of my biggest nerd inspiration. Stay safe Anya!
So many of my cosplays are second hand - to a certain extent, I rely on people selling on their costumes when they feel the time is right. I couldn't be more appreciative that people are willing to sell on their costumes, as otherwise I wouldn't have half of mine. It makes me so sad to hear what people have commented on your posts, especially since I know that the people these costumes are going to appreciate you so much for being willing to sell to them.
Honestly, I needed to hear this. I recently gained weight out of nowhere with no diet or exercise changes (like I'm so much healthier and eat so much better and exercise more than I did when I was 18-20, but things happen when you age). Like you, I'm approaching 30, and am having a hard time accepting the changes. I've done the same thing, and have held onto cosplays that no longer fit me in the hope that maybe one day they'll fit me again, but holding onto them just makes me feel worse about my body. Selling them and accepting that they won't fit is definitely so much better for my mental health. You deserve to be treated with compassion. It's hard to sell things that we've put so much time and energy and love into, especially ones we weren't ready to let go of yet and you, absolutely, do not deserve any of the negative comments you're getting for selling your cosplays! I absolutely feel for you.
I saw the comments on Instagram and felt your frustration. Cosplayers aren't entitled to explain their reasoning to anyone. Cosplayers cosplay characters that vibe with the individual. Sometimes we just don't vibe anymore or more serious reasons. Either way cosplayers need to be given the same respect with their choices. People just need to look at it just like when you get rid of an outfit you don't like anymore or anything else, it's the same thing. We change and grow as people and it's normal.
Anya, over the past two years you have helped me be more confident as myself and in cosplay, you are are such an amazing person who has done so much fir so many people. You are such a beautiful, kind, thoughtful, Wonderful person, and you shouldn't be treated that way. And more then anything you are an adult you are capable of making decisions, and you are your own person, dont let the people who cant see that bring you down, what they say tells us who they are and where their loyalty lies. Thank yiu for everything
Iâm so sorry youâve had to deal with all of this. I honestly have no idea why people are so quick to comment before thinking. Coming to decisions like that are always going to be hard, so people should be more mindful of that before saying something rude that doesnât even involve them. Also- accepting that your body changes and that itâs normal and your clothes just donât fit anymore is really hard too. Iâve been there before. Getting rid of clothes you love is hard enough without them being something you created. But in the end itâs good to have more room for new things youâll love, and to let other cosplayers have the chance to own something theyâll treasure too. it really is healthy to be able to love the past, but also keep moving forward
I feel this, it's hard to get rid of/donate/sell hand made cosplays because of their sentimental value. It's also not good to keep them and then they turn into clutter and you have no space to keep new stuff. It's all an opportunity to grow & experiment in creating brand new things (like the cheesy saying, one door closes and another opens!) Even if you choose not to remake any cosplays, that's completely your prerogative and 100% up to you!
I feel you :( I used to be super skinny, but I gained so much weight the past couple years. I sold my most precious cosplays because it wasn't practical to keep them and I didn't want to go back to a smaller size (for health reasons). It was hard letting go of my Asuka latex plugsuit but it eventually found a new home and I became good friends with many people who bought my old stuff. I may not be able to wear them anymore but it makes me happy to see them being used by someone else.
I have had the same sort of messages when I retired my Tsunade cosplay but I did a post saying how I fell of the enjoying the Naruto fandom and I want someone else to enjoy wearing it and one of my friends bought it from me and they have been enjoying it since but a lot of people who leave comments forget we are people
People can be so mean. Dont let them get you down. These cosplays are gonna make the new owners so happy and they are not gone. You still have the foto's and the memories. You are so brave for sharing all this. I am really looking forwart to what you are gonna make in the future
Anya, I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I experienced similar things when selling my old cosplays, and it's awful. People can be so rude and judgemental. Just know that you have people here in your corner and we'll support your content no matter what cosplays you choose to do! â€ïž
I'm so so sorry that you've been experiencing this! You can always remake characters you love to cosplay, and the memories will always be there of the originals.
This video really resonated with me. I've been struggling with my weight since the pandemic, and cosplays that I loved no longer fit me. As I get older and am now in my early 30's, it's been hard for me to accept that it's normal for our bodies to change as we get older. For me, it's a combination of genetics, lifestyle, and mental health, and feeling like no one else goes through this, since I never see anyone in the cosplay community talk about it, is really discouraging. While I can't exactly sell some of my cosplays (nor have I tried tbh), seeing you talk about letting go of and remaking cosplays is really comforting. I'm sorry to hear about how discouraging the response to your effort has been, but I'm glad you talked about it. Thank you for making this video â€
You can hear and see how much this is messing with you, I'm sorry people are being this way and it is completely up to you what you want, and the people acting this way aren't worth it, I know easier said then done. And I can relate with the part of just how much emotions they hold, my mom helped me get the biggest majority of my cosplay stuff, and I know I will more than likely never be able to part with it for that, but some people can and what people need to understand is it's that person's choice, yeah it's a lot of debating and back and forth and it hurts, but it's up to the person it belongs to. And hearing that crack in your voice at that moment, I feel for you, it never goes away, some days are just a little "easier" than others.
Iâm sorry people are giving you such a hard time about this! Itâs always shocking to me when people prove how entitled they feel to our decisions. You know whatâs best for yourself more than anyone else! And I for one want to thank you for being willing to sell your cosplays, despite it being such a difficult decision. I am beyond excited to get mine, and you really are helping dreams come true!! They will absolutely be treasured, and itâs such an honor to have something from such a talented person and her mom! â€
I couldn't be happier knowing that they're going to you!! Thank you so much for giving these cosplays a new loving home, I can't wait to see you wear them! Getting rid of Flora and Paula was especially difficult, but knowing they're going to a fellow hard-core Earthbound and PL fan makes me so incredibly happy and I know they will serve you and your sister very well! đ„°đ„°đ„°
@@AnyaPanda thank you so much!!! My brother literally has the Earthbound kraken and Franklin badge tattooed on him so I know heâs gonna love seeing both, but Paula especially. I appreciate you đ«¶
I'm so glad you made this video and I'm so sorry you had to. I had seen you selling your cosplays on Instagram and just thought, "oh great, making room in her closet and probably fundraising for new projects". I had no idea other people were making a big deal out of it. It also really upsets me because now that I'm in my 30s and have had a baby, I'm in the same boat with accepting my new body and selling cosplay and lolita dresses that aren't going to reasonably fit again. I really hope making this video helped you feel some closure on the issue of selling cosplays, and also taught people to leave you alone about it. I'm sorry people are awful sometimes and I'm so happy that you felt comfortable opening up to everyone about this â€
I'm sorry people have been treating you so poorly about this. It sounds like a hard decision and I'm glad the cosplays are going to good homes. I get where you're coming from with the whole body confidence thing and I hope your confidence can grow again, especially as you make new cosplays in the future
I feel you. As soon as I turned 25 a few years back, I gained like 15 pounds and I didn't know where the heck they came from. There are a few costumes I can't wear anymore either and it caused me a lot of grief as well. I wish all the people causing you trouble and distress would reflect on their behaviour instead of mindlessly sending insensitive messages. You're absolutely correct, it's nobody's business but yours and you're doing an absolutely reasonable thing. Just know that despite the weight gain (and I as an eating disordered person, who struggles with their own weight gain, know how hard it is to come to terms with it) you're a beautiful person with a beautiful body and there's absolutely nothing to be insecure about. Thank you for being real with us. â€
Iâm so sorry this has happened, people really do get too attached to the fabric rather than considering the feelings of the person underneath. I retired my Aurora from professor Layton cosplay recently (I think you actually liked my post on it) and Iâve had a lot of messages complaining about it, even from people who have never seen it in person. My Aurora is falling apart and I canât see out of it, itâs impractical and uncomfortable but yet people still complain that I donât wear it. Bottom line is that some people struggle with cosplayer boundaries and it sucks. Iâm so sorry again!
Good on you setting your boundaries!! This is absolutely your choice and itâs not anyoneâs business to try and guilt you into keeping these cosplays! People change and things can end and thatâs okay! I for one am so excited to all the new projects youâre going to work on in the future that these sales are going to fund and inspire!!
I too am going through a body change of that nature and its so hard to have costumes you love and want to wear sitting in the closet because they won't fit you. your doing what's best for you and that's all that matters in the end. you can re-buy the fabric you can re-make that armour piece but you can't change your body. stay strong your just in a transitional phase right now
I'm sorry people are leaving crappy comments about this! As you said, you are free to do whatever you want with the things you own. I have been making cosplays for myself/my family for 10 years and there are two characters my husband is very known for. He changed sizes over the years (as people do!) and I've remade both of them. Yes, it can be annoying to remake something again. In one case, I took it as an opportunity to make the same design but way better because my skills have improved a lot. For the other I made a different outfit the character (Tenzin) wears which meant I need to make a new one of mine (Pema to match it). It's so much better quality and fit than the first one! Anway, I guess my point is bodies change, make what you love, and it can end up being a great way to see how much your skills have improved since the first version.
I had lost weight before the pandemic in preparation for a con but it hit and I had to store my costumes away. When an event came around eventually, I had to diet drastically and wear my tightlacing corset, which I built specifically to help shrink my waist down for me to lessen my food intake so don't at me, and I still didn't fit into my 1860s ball gown bodice which was part of my Princess Todoroki cosplay. I can get my arms into the sleeves since there's elastic in them but the back does not close anymore so I had to harvest the sleeves and the lace frill from the collar and appliques in front and sold the bodice for cheap to my friend who altered it for a stage play and I was happy to see it go to a new home. The skirt is still with me and it's easy to re-pleat a skirt and I made sure to get it onto a new waistband that fits my figure when corseted and if I was to shrink it down more if I wanted.
It's sad to see that there are horrible people in the world and its a cruel one at that. exciting times ahead for the re-making of the costumes and we all cant wait to see Anya! you are a great person and its always exciting to see the future ahead for your favourite creators
I'm sorry you have been going through this. I really don't understand why anyone cares what a person does with their cosplays that they otherwise might never wear again. I'm not on a lot of social media, so I've never seen those comments, but I'm really sorry it's happened, I can tell you're really hurting and that behavior is not okay for all the reasons you perfectly paid out.
I'm so sorry that folks are giving you a hard time about selling your cosplays! It's a very reasonable, normal, and sustainable thing to do! Why not sell something and give it an opportunity to be loved elsewhere rather than throwing it away? I often sell a lot of my older cosplays I've made and my finished and unfinished 'proto-types' when I'm trying to practice as I iterate and make pieces better. I don't have the space to hold onto everything, but also selling them helps pay for materials for me to make more cosplays!
Iâm so sorry that this is happening it is your choice and not theirs I wish you well you were a big influence for me to cosplay and to go to cons itâs your decision not theirs I support you all the way love your fan cc
Before this started to get second guessed by people, I didn't even give it a second thought that you started to sell your cosplays. I wasn't asking myself like "oh is she stopping cosplay?" Or "did something happen?!" Because for me it's just VERY normal to get rid of old cosplays. To me it feels like a waste to have these costumes lying around and collect dust when I'm not wearing them for various reasons. Sometimes I cosplayed a character just to help a group out who was missing said character. Other times I just grew out of the fandom it came from and lost interest. I was never the person who wore a cosplay multiple times because I have just too much I wanna do, so I ran out of storage VERY quick in my shared apartment. It's just a completely logical step to sell older costumes to make room for new ones. And then there are people who make you into a villain for a perfectly normal thing to do which just left me confused. Like...what are people doing with so much cosplays they can't wear anymore for whatever reason? Make wallpaper out of it and pin it to their walls? Hell nah, if I get the chance to rehome the things I spend multiple triple digits on, I do. It also helps with financing future projects as I have the policy to make new costumes mostly out of the money I got from selling old ones. I'm so sorry the internet forced you more or less to speak about such personal and sensitive topics, and I hope you can quickly move on and put this to rest. I wish you the best in selling all whats still up and I'm very excited for Meg 2.0 since I'm sure she will be stunning with all the things you learned and improved over the years. I'm rooting for you!
So sorry to hear that. As a cosplayer i get some comments 'why don't you cosplay that character anymore?' and i never knew how to answer those. People's bodies change and our interests can change too. As you said, it is nobody's business and those commenters really need to think how they act online, since they don't really think how such comments can affect someone, it's awful. You are one of my favourite youtubers and i'm always excited to see your new videos. At the moment i'm making a new cosplay and been watching your older videos while making it, you seem like such a sweetheart and watching your videos just gets me to the mood of making a cosplay! Just keep doing yourself and don't give such commenters any second thought, even though it is probably hard not to care, but their opinion or questions don't really matter at all. Hope you have a good day â€
That's so baffling that people wanna gate keep you keeping your cosplay. You can do whatever you want. That's so weird. You do you man. I know giving up a cosplay can be tough. But you just gotta do what you feel is right. Im sorry you have to deal with this. Sending good vibes man.
Oh, honey, you are making me cry. Thank you for being raw and honest. I can't wait to plan a cosplay with Ember and let you be her roll model. New cosplay means new videos! We love you. †from your big sister Connie
I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this. Having to make mature decisions like this can suck, but you know what you are doing, and you know what is best for you. I hope that the opportunities you'll have once the space is cleared will bring you joy soon! I look forward to seeing more cosplays from you that will make you feel happy and confident! đ
While I've never specifically seen this type of conversation (it seems to be something pretty specific to the online part of the community, which i am not very active with), I definitely have felt this stigma around selling cosplay, both bought and made. Its fair to be sad that someone is leaving a cosplay that you really looked up to, but as you said, its not really our place to make a fuss about it. I hope the future of your selling endeavors and other's gets better
I simply do not understand why people feel the need to tell creators things They Already Know. Like why would someone need to remind you that some of these are your favorite characters/cosplays/medias? You very clearly know that way better than we could ever tell you, and you know how much those cosplays mean to you way more than we do. I'm so excited to get the cosplay knowing that it came from such a loving home and that I can give it a loving home going forward †You absolutely don't need a reason to sell your property
My body also changed a lot since 2019 when I started cosplaying more. There are so many cosplays that I loved that no longer fit me, and so many that I wanted to wear to a con that I never had the chance to (some of which were dream cosplays that I wanted to do for a long time). It's hard to sell them for me. First, there's the sentimental value that some of them hold for me. Especially my first cosplay I ever got, the first one I wore in public, and the three that I wore to my second con (because my first con experience was a disaster). Secondly, I have ADHD so having the motivation to take pictures, take measurements (or dig up the postings where I bought them to get it from there), and make a posting on multiple platforms Is asking a lot. I've only been able to sell one so far, and that was because I responded to a post of someone looking for a cosplay to gift their kid. That was very spur of the moment, and I sold one that hadn't fit me which I later bought a version that did. So yeah, I understand your frustration. Admittedly, I haven't created a cosplay or had my mother make one for me like you did, but I still get the sentiment. It's sad that your community doesn't have the empathy to understand it.
Letting go of things is hard, but sometimes we're forced to do so. I can bet that most of us have had to get rid of clothes at some point. (I always try to donate mine to Goodwill or to a textile recycling organization.) Like you said, you have a right to make your own decisions on your property, and bodies change to the point where some clothes do not fit anymore. Hopefully, the people who gave you a hard time about your decision to sell some of your cosplays will realize these things.
I'm so sorry you had to deal with that! I've been slowly parting with old cosplays aswell because they no longer fit (and honestly haven't for a couple years at this point) and I too get really frustrated when I get DM's or comments questioning why I'd get rid of them :/ And it's so silly to me because the secondhand market for cosplays is in my opinion one of the great things about the community! Being able to give a cosplay that's just collecting dust inside your closet a new life through selling it is such a great thing to do! And it's so valid to want to move on or remake a project from scratch!
Much love Anya â€ïž it's sad that people make you feel like you need to explain yourself. Completely there with you, sharing in the experience of being nearly 30 and having to make tough decisions about getting rid of things that likely are never going to fit again, it's hard for me too â€â€
I think some people are just entitled. Iâve had the opposite problem where people comment on old videos asking me to sell a highly sought after cosplay just because I havenât worn it in a while. Itâs weird how demanding some people are to when it comes to cosplays
Iâm so sorry that people are being so weird about this. Youâre right itâs nobodyâs business what you do with your things. I gave away costumes and costume pieces at a meetup we held because I know that theyâll make someone else happy. And Iâm moving in a few months and I know Iâm going to have to go through the costumes again to see what I else needs to be rehomed. Itâs a normal thing to do. People need to get a reality check
Dealing with the fact that most of my costumes (shout out to Jedi and their loose fitting tunics!) no longer fit has been such an unexpected side to conventions restarting. I'm in my late thirties now and as you said, costumes I made when I was twenty are NEVER going to fit again, it probably would have happened even without the weight gain from that enforced sedentary life. And like you said, what does holding onto them help if that just isn't the body you have anymore?
Do what you want and know you cannot please everyone. And also know, there are some people who really like to annoy and be rude and mean. It hurts, but just do what is right and good! And sharing your cosplays brings joy and blessings to others. Blessings to you! đ
I am so sorry you have had to deal with all this. So hard to let go of things that have connections to a loved one who has passed and it's hard to accept when our body is changing, especially with no clear cause. You are an amazing content creator and I really respect your decision to sell your cosplays and start fresh. It takes courage. And also, as you said, not other people's business. Please know that many of us are here to support you and we appreciate you! Sending love and hugs! â€
I lost my mom almost 9 years ago and struggle very much with letting things go. It would be super hard for me to give those cosplays up. But I think it's such a great thing to do, both for those who now get to enjoy your hard work, and for yourself. †Hang in there. â€
I'm sorry you're having this experience. đ People can be so rude and inconsiderate, I really do not understand this behaviour. Good on you for standing up for yourself. Hopefully this will make someone stop and think before commenting on a similar post in the future. â€
Clearing stuff out is always such an emotional thing for my neurospicy brain so I understand how hard this must be. But you owe nobody an explanation why you get rid of something, as you said. I really don't understand the people commenting awful things. I hope people will finally be normal about this and I'm sending you so much love đ I also got rid of some cosplays because I'm no longer in the fandom, I know I'll never wear it again, the fit is weird, I can make it better myself if I wanted to, it's just taking up space in my wardrobe, etc. I'll never wear my very first self made cosplay again because it's just awful đ my standards are way too high today to accept this old thing in my life haha
I am so sorry that you're going through this. I know how extra hard it is when you've been through the grieving process to realize you can't hold onto everything connected to the deceased forever. I'm so glad you made decisions that were good for both you, your physical, and your mental health. I'm also about to be 30 and have watched my body changed drastically in the past couple years and gotten rid of outfits that I loved, but just don't fit anymore. I can't even imagine being berated for doing that. I'm glad you came here to both educate and stand up for yourself.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with selling your cosplays. Its easy to fall in love with a character or a concept and not see the people showcasing them. It's truly up to you when it comes to what you want to do with a costume post photoshoots, conventions, etc. Whether you're uncomfortable or unhappy with a costume in any way I think it's okay to sell it if that's what you wish. Also your body is beautiful and it's okay to want to remake new costumes or new versions of past costumes to best suit you. Plus there's always content to go back to of you miss a certain cosplay. Your cosplays always turn out incredible, made and worn with much love. Please don't be discouraged by others behavior towards selling your cosplays. There will always be people around you who appreciate what you do then and now. Sending much love đđđ
4:44 honestly, i feel personally that this isnt always strictly true, especially when its been a while since u made the original, you've most likely gotten new ideas or have things you dont love as much anymore, so yeah thats kinda a jerk thing to say... im so sorry that people r saying stuff like that, i understand that its a very hard process to go through, but im very excited to see what you create next!!! you're beautiful and amazing and extremely skilled at making cosplays. keep up the good work!
I hope things settle down for you soon. It really is a difficult descision and entirely your own. Iâm sorry others think they can decide for you :( wishing all the best for you
i completely agree with what you're saying here, it makes complete sense to sell things that simply don't work for you anymore and i'm happy that you've been able to come to that decision, and i'm also happy that all of these wonderful cosplays are going to new and wonderful homes. i hope the barrage of rude people goes away soon
I'm so sorry people have been giving you such a hard time for selling your cosplays when clearly making that decision has been very difficult for you. I'm sure those who have bought the outfits will love them and continue to give them life, and I hope that you're able to continue on and make new cosplays to make new memories in đ Wish you the best.
It must be so hard to let go those artworks you did (because it truly is) and people adding a layer on it im so sorry to hear that. Congratulations to have come to the point to be able to let them go and not held back on them though, I had a lot of weight variation in my life and sometimes itâs very hard to put clothes away that you used to like and coming to term that you will not have the body you used to. Itâs good to sell them and give the opportunity to people not being able to do such costumes and getting to have something you made, and the money you will have can help you to make new one you can enjoy. The ones your mom helped you do tho it must be so heartbreaking. Good luck for all of this process !!
Just know that you can't please everyone. I know it's hard to get rid of cosplays, but if it needs to be done, then it needs to be done. Don't let people's judgements affect you. I know it's easier said than done, but do your best! As long as it makes you happy, then that's what matters. You don't need all of that excess stress in your life. If it's easier to let it go, then let it go. Good luck with everything! Take care!
I'm so sorry this happened to you!! Know that my heart is with you, and I cant wait to see all the remakes of these cosplays! You are so talented and a big inspiration to me!!
I'm so sorry you have to put up with this. I think it's great that you've put thought and effort into finding good homes for your cosplays. I hope the people who bought them find great joy in wearing them. And I wish you the best in your new journey of learning. I hope you don't find it a chore to remake the cosplays you love, but an opportunity to continue to allow your skills to flourish!
This is so crazy to me! I have been cosplaying 13 years and have been selling my old cosplays to fund new ones. Everyone I know does this and it has never been an issue before? There are whole groups for it. People really need to mind their own business.
I'm not a part of the cosplay community, but I feel like selling a cosplay that you've made to other cosplayers is the best way to keep a cosplay alive. I'm always worried that whenever I donate something to the thrift store that nobody is gonna buy it and it's gonna end up in a landfill, but with how passionate cosplayers are and how niche the medium is, selling it is really the best way for a cosplay to stay appreciated. Somebody's old memories becomes somebody's new ones.
I love that, you're absolutely right!!
I find the idea of someone using my old cosplay as a base for themselves to branch off and personalise so cool.
But I don't have confidence that they're well made enough that anyone would be interested in rehoming them let alone buying them.
I'm sorry people are doing this! Someone else selling cosplays is not their problem.
2nd btw
I gained weight during the pandemic and it was devastating to realize I couldn't wear my favorite cosplay anymore because it just didn't fit. So often we see cosplayers as our favorite character and forget there's a human behind the costume. I'm sorry you've had to deal with this.
same here /: so many got to small some fits on the top part but cause of the pants i have to go from xs/s to chinese L sizings x.x
Some costumes I have no idea if I squeezed myself into in the panic of not having a costume then coming back to them realising just how uncomfortable it was at the time or if I have grown out of them.
Sometimes you can exchange parts of a cosplay to get around it but other times it feels like the end of the costume and its never easy to let it go.
I found myself thanking my past self for screwing up every time I found extra fabric in a seam allowance, but my later (and thus nicer) costumes I generally got the sizing right the first time so the options are retire it or remake it.
Money is not finite. Space is not finite. Interests shift and change. Bodies develop. The fact that the cosplay community is so toxic that we canât accept people selling cosplays is something we really need to step back and reevaluate.
I can really hear the emotions you're trying to keep in check. I'm sorry that we, as your fan base, have made this process so much more difficult than it needs to be. You deserve our compassion and kindness, and we have failed to deliver it. I hope we can be better for you. I appreciate you giving a voice to these emotions and putting this whole situation in a better context for us. You didn't have to, and I hope it helps us be more understanding to you in the future.
I've recently been to an Eco Cosplay workshop at a convention and everyone there agreed that it is great to give other people the opportunity to wear your cosplays. It does not only benefit you and the other person, it is also good for the environment to give old cosplays the chance to be reused.
I never would have thought that people can be so crazy about the topic of selling cosplays.
Exactly! đđ»â»ïž And me neither, I never would have imagined. đ
Sometimes, people really forget that creators online are also just people. I don't even get how you could be upset about someone selling something that *they* made. It's not like you're deleting the content about how you made the cos, or pictures of you wearing it. And even if you would decide to delete that content, that would *also* be your decision! I'm sorry you had to deal with this.
Thank you for sharing this with us. â„
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Iâm so sorry that people are being rude/weird about you selling some cosplays đ
This is horrible and I'm so sorry. I really hope these people stop
I actually posted a TikTok not long ago about the body change from your early 20s to late 20s. I had to clear out a bunch of my cosplays because they just didn't fit my body anymore, which is a natural part of maturing, but it was still really hard because I had a lot of memories with some of these cosplays.
I'm sorry for the reaction you've gotten, and thank you for making this video to talk about it!
I definitely feel this. When you have an online personality, people feel like they "know you" and feel invested in all the work your create. So when you chose to make a change, they freak out. But as someone who has also gained some weight and has sold costumes that I did vlogs on their creation - I too had people upset at me for selling the outfits.
The rudeness of those "fans" has put me at a loss for words. The fact that this even has to be said, the fact that this had to be a whole video is just ... wow.
I bought you sailor Armin cosplay off you like 7 years ago and I was literally going through my closet the other day and found it with my old cosplay stuff and it put the biggest smile on my face! You were a big part of my early cosplay journey and you absolutely donât deserve this kind of treatment. People really need to learn to mind their own business because you donât owe them anything. Over the past few years and especially through the pandemic thereâs been an uptick in this kind of behavior from people on the internet and it can be very disheartening to say the least. I applaud you for addressing this in such a mature and concise way. Keep being your awesome self! â€
Thank you so much!!! So happy to hear the Armin cosplay made you smile. đ„°đđ»đ
The original is best??? Thatâs ridiculous, the remake would probably be even better with the experience of building the costume before. Iâm sorry that people are harassing you about it, sometimes people need money too and thatâs why they opt to sell their cosplays.
Oh my heart for you! It's def hard with your body changing.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate that! đđ»đ„°â€ïž
iâm sure your mom would be very happy that the projects you two worked on together are going to new, loving homes đ©·
selling/rehoming garments are so much better than just letting it take space or worse trashing it!!! for money and environmental impact, i try to get fabric, notions and wigs second hand so you are doing the better thing (and its ur damn art and property so people need to literally log off and mind their own business!). thank u for selling ur cosplays and rehoming them!
I can feel you so much. My dad passed away two years before my mum also left me in 2020. I really had to limit myself to basically not replace my own household with theirs. Sure, there were thousands of memories of good (and bad) times in all of those items - but in the end, they were just items. Admittedly, I could not bring myself to sell a lot of it, so I just donated most. The thought that somebody found joy handling and using them somewhat comforted me. Difficult to explain.
So yes, you have to really consider what to keep and what to let go. New adventures await you, so in my opinion, it is good to let some old memorabilia go. Keep the beautiful memories of your mum in your heart and soul. And I am sure you still have some items you made together with her.
Thank you for this video.
Honestly selling a Cosplay is hard enough and if it isnât youâve probably made the right decision anyway.
I don't get why you're being grilled about selling your old cosplays when literally dozens of people do the same thing on Depop and the like. It's just bizarre
Yeah, I didn't think it would be such a big issue??
I can relate to this so much. I think this is so important. I bought youR AOT cosplay back in 2019 and used it like 2x, because I got pregnant and the cosplay never fit me anymore. I am recently gaining more weight as well and it breakes my heart to say goodbye to many cosplays I used to wear and have so much fun with, but I will simply never be able to wear them again. It is not something easy to accept and manage, and I imagine that it becomes 10x harder with everyone constantly asking you about it. I've had friends inviting me to group photoshoots that I could not participate because my costumes are now too small for me. Such a painful process :(
May the memories of your previous cosplays bring you joy.
May your cosplays live on in the community and may the sight of other people using them bring you joy.
You are 100% correct, what you do with your things is your business, no one else's. Grrrrr, some people! I would be proud to have an Anya Panda creation in my wardrobe.
I went through this EXACT thing years ago. I gained a TON of weight and would eventually be diagnosed with PCOS. It was so traumatic for me between the weight gain, struggling with an ED because of the weight gain and my attempt to lose it, and doctors telling me i was insane for ages. I had to get rid of all my costumes because I could no longer fit in them and they were all ones my mom helped me make or made for me all together. It's a really rough thing to go through and I'm sure that this change in your body has led to so much stress and body image issues, but I cant wait to see what you have in store for us going forward. I adore your channel and watching your videos has helped get me through some really rough days. Don't let asshats on the internet make you feel any sort of negative way for doing what you have to do.
Thank you so much for your kind words. đ„șâ€ïž Your support means a lot and it's reassuring to know that I'm not alone. đ„°đđ»
I love cosplay and the ability to make them again and see the old once and how much Iâve grown as a person and as a creator!
Sell them if you want or throw them away if they canât be sold!
I needed to come throw away cosplay that did not fit anymore if I kept them my eating disorder would have gotten way worse
You can almost take out the word "cosplay" and sub any other in, and this video still applies... don't know why people are so rude and judgy, especially on the internet, but nobody deserves to be questioned... particularly people that so kindly share a lot of their personal life online in these lovely videos. I am looking forward to future projects because, like you said, you have years of experience and you developed your craft so much that you'll make so many wonderful cosplays that I can't wait to see. As for the body positivity aspect to it... bodies change and there's nothing wrong with it. You used yours as a canvas for your art and you should be proud of it. Growing, maturing, changing (inside and out) is a part of life and something to embrace, no matter what. I definitely admire your willingness to put yourself out there, share, build a community. Hope rude people won't change that!
i agree. You cant just keep stuff for forever, that uses up space, where you could get money for new things that fit. I also cant wear complicated cosplays anymore or thight ones since i have a skoliosis. Its really hard to sell and some dont even want to buy them for the worth it price. even if its just a bought one.
People should just care more for themselfs instead of digging into other peoples Problems and making it worse without knowing. Some might not even had the meaning to hurt anyone, though you never know so they should have either just bought it and support you or keeping quiet . (probably have formulated some missunderstandeable to others x.x)
But yeah I am sorry that it had happened to you! (guess thats also a Problem when you are more known then other cosplaysers)
I'm so sorry for what you're going through. You have every right to feel upset about how some people are reacting to your cosplay sales. Dealing with unexpected weight gain sucks. I've gained weight over the last two years and all my old cosplays no longer fit, or I don't feel confident in them. So I empathize with you.
I look forward to seeing your new cosplays, and I appreciate the love and effort you pour into them.
Thank you so much! đ„°đđ»
I was surprised when I first saw you were selling your cosplayers but it never occurred to me that people would make a big deal of it. Your reasons for this choice are perfectly valid
It's so obvious how deeply you care about these cosplays and the memories attached - it's awful that so many people have made what was clearly a very tough decision an even worse experience. Especially regarding the cosplay you did with your mom.
I hope the pain from the negativity fades and all you're left with are the positive memories and the happy knowledge these cosplays are going to homes where they will be cared for and appreciated.
I'm experiencing body changes, I think due to stress + moving to my late 20s. It's hard enough dealing with weight gain, people definitely don't need to be making a big deal about selling and remaking costumes. It's something most people will go through if they cosplay for long enough, they just don't realise it.
"the original is best" honeeeey, noooo. Especially in cosplay! We learn so much after each cosplay, so remakes often improve on our experience in cosplays and making cosplays
Also weight gain is a real cosplayer issue, and we have to either modify the cosplay IF we still have the right fabrics, or sell it to someone who'll give it the love we had for it!
Amazing video, I've never seen a Cosplayer talking about this. I felt every word. Really every word. My dad died the last year. He was one of my biggest nerd inspiration. Stay safe Anya!
So many of my cosplays are second hand - to a certain extent, I rely on people selling on their costumes when they feel the time is right. I couldn't be more appreciative that people are willing to sell on their costumes, as otherwise I wouldn't have half of mine. It makes me so sad to hear what people have commented on your posts, especially since I know that the people these costumes are going to appreciate you so much for being willing to sell to them.
Honestly, I needed to hear this. I recently gained weight out of nowhere with no diet or exercise changes (like I'm so much healthier and eat so much better and exercise more than I did when I was 18-20, but things happen when you age). Like you, I'm approaching 30, and am having a hard time accepting the changes. I've done the same thing, and have held onto cosplays that no longer fit me in the hope that maybe one day they'll fit me again, but holding onto them just makes me feel worse about my body. Selling them and accepting that they won't fit is definitely so much better for my mental health. You deserve to be treated with compassion. It's hard to sell things that we've put so much time and energy and love into, especially ones we weren't ready to let go of yet and you, absolutely, do not deserve any of the negative comments you're getting for selling your cosplays! I absolutely feel for you.
You absolutely aren't alone! It's so reassuring to hear that someone else has had the same experience as me, thank you so much for sharing! đ„°
I saw the comments on Instagram and felt your frustration. Cosplayers aren't entitled to explain their reasoning to anyone. Cosplayers cosplay characters that vibe with the individual. Sometimes we just don't vibe anymore or more serious reasons. Either way cosplayers need to be given the same respect with their choices. People just need to look at it just like when you get rid of an outfit you don't like anymore or anything else, it's the same thing. We change and grow as people and it's normal.
Anya, over the past two years you have helped me be more confident as myself and in cosplay, you are are such an amazing person who has done so much fir so many people. You are such a beautiful, kind, thoughtful, Wonderful person, and you shouldn't be treated that way. And more then anything you are an adult you are capable of making decisions, and you are your own person, dont let the people who cant see that bring you down, what they say tells us who they are and where their loyalty lies.
Thank yiu for everything
Iâm so sorry youâve had to deal with all of this. I honestly have no idea why people are so quick to comment before thinking. Coming to decisions like that are always going to be hard, so people should be more mindful of that before saying something rude that doesnât even involve them. Also- accepting that your body changes and that itâs normal and your clothes just donât fit anymore is really hard too. Iâve been there before. Getting rid of clothes you love is hard enough without them being something you created. But in the end itâs good to have more room for new things youâll love, and to let other cosplayers have the chance to own something theyâll treasure too. it really is healthy to be able to love the past, but also keep moving forward
I feel this, it's hard to get rid of/donate/sell hand made cosplays because of their sentimental value. It's also not good to keep them and then they turn into clutter and you have no space to keep new stuff. It's all an opportunity to grow & experiment in creating brand new things (like the cheesy saying, one door closes and another opens!) Even if you choose not to remake any cosplays, that's completely your prerogative and 100% up to you!
I feel you :( I used to be super skinny, but I gained so much weight the past couple years. I sold my most precious cosplays because it wasn't practical to keep them and I didn't want to go back to a smaller size (for health reasons). It was hard letting go of my Asuka latex plugsuit but it eventually found a new home and I became good friends with many people who bought my old stuff. I may not be able to wear them anymore but it makes me happy to see them being used by someone else.
I have had the same sort of messages when I retired my Tsunade cosplay but I did a post saying how I fell of the enjoying the Naruto fandom and I want someone else to enjoy wearing it and one of my friends bought it from me and they have been enjoying it since but a lot of people who leave comments forget we are people
People sell cosplays and commission props all the time? I don't understand why people are being jerks
People can be so mean. Dont let them get you down. These cosplays are gonna make the new owners so happy and they are not gone. You still have the foto's and the memories. You are so brave for sharing all this. I am really looking forwart to what you are gonna make in the future
Anya, I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I experienced similar things when selling my old cosplays, and it's awful. People can be so rude and judgemental. Just know that you have people here in your corner and we'll support your content no matter what cosplays you choose to do! â€ïž
Thank you so much! â€
I'm so so sorry that you've been experiencing this! You can always remake characters you love to cosplay, and the memories will always be there of the originals.
This video really resonated with me. I've been struggling with my weight since the pandemic, and cosplays that I loved no longer fit me. As I get older and am now in my early 30's, it's been hard for me to accept that it's normal for our bodies to change as we get older. For me, it's a combination of genetics, lifestyle, and mental health, and feeling like no one else goes through this, since I never see anyone in the cosplay community talk about it, is really discouraging. While I can't exactly sell some of my cosplays (nor have I tried tbh), seeing you talk about letting go of and remaking cosplays is really comforting. I'm sorry to hear about how discouraging the response to your effort has been, but I'm glad you talked about it. Thank you for making this video â€
Wild to me that people would even think they get to have an opinion about you selling old cosplays. It's your stuff. You don't owe any explanations.
You can hear and see how much this is messing with you, I'm sorry people are being this way and it is completely up to you what you want, and the people acting this way aren't worth it, I know easier said then done. And I can relate with the part of just how much emotions they hold, my mom helped me get the biggest majority of my cosplay stuff, and I know I will more than likely never be able to part with it for that, but some people can and what people need to understand is it's that person's choice, yeah it's a lot of debating and back and forth and it hurts, but it's up to the person it belongs to. And hearing that crack in your voice at that moment, I feel for you, it never goes away, some days are just a little "easier" than others.
Iâm sorry people are giving you such a hard time about this! Itâs always shocking to me when people prove how entitled they feel to our decisions. You know whatâs best for yourself more than anyone else! And I for one want to thank you for being willing to sell your cosplays, despite it being such a difficult decision. I am beyond excited to get mine, and you really are helping dreams come true!! They will absolutely be treasured, and itâs such an honor to have something from such a talented person and her mom! â€
I couldn't be happier knowing that they're going to you!! Thank you so much for giving these cosplays a new loving home, I can't wait to see you wear them! Getting rid of Flora and Paula was especially difficult, but knowing they're going to a fellow hard-core Earthbound and PL fan makes me so incredibly happy and I know they will serve you and your sister very well! đ„°đ„°đ„°
@@AnyaPanda thank you so much!!! My brother literally has the Earthbound kraken and Franklin badge tattooed on him so I know heâs gonna love seeing both, but Paula especially. I appreciate you đ«¶
Iâm sorry people suck.. I canât wait to see what you make next
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I'm so glad you made this video and I'm so sorry you had to. I had seen you selling your cosplays on Instagram and just thought, "oh great, making room in her closet and probably fundraising for new projects". I had no idea other people were making a big deal out of it. It also really upsets me because now that I'm in my 30s and have had a baby, I'm in the same boat with accepting my new body and selling cosplay and lolita dresses that aren't going to reasonably fit again. I really hope making this video helped you feel some closure on the issue of selling cosplays, and also taught people to leave you alone about it. I'm sorry people are awful sometimes and I'm so happy that you felt comfortable opening up to everyone about this â€
Thank you so much for your comment, it's so good to know I'm not alone and I really appreciate your support. đ„°đđ»
I'm sorry people have been treating you so poorly about this. It sounds like a hard decision and I'm glad the cosplays are going to good homes. I get where you're coming from with the whole body confidence thing and I hope your confidence can grow again, especially as you make new cosplays in the future
I feel you. As soon as I turned 25 a few years back, I gained like 15 pounds and I didn't know where the heck they came from. There are a few costumes I can't wear anymore either and it caused me a lot of grief as well. I wish all the people causing you trouble and distress would reflect on their behaviour instead of mindlessly sending insensitive messages. You're absolutely correct, it's nobody's business but yours and you're doing an absolutely reasonable thing. Just know that despite the weight gain (and I as an eating disordered person, who struggles with their own weight gain, know how hard it is to come to terms with it) you're a beautiful person with a beautiful body and there's absolutely nothing to be insecure about. Thank you for being real with us. â€
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words. đ„șđđ»â€ïž
This was beautifully said. Thank you for talking about something so emotional and relatable.
Iâm so sorry this has happened, people really do get too attached to the fabric rather than considering the feelings of the person underneath. I retired my Aurora from professor Layton cosplay recently (I think you actually liked my post on it) and Iâve had a lot of messages complaining about it, even from people who have never seen it in person. My Aurora is falling apart and I canât see out of it, itâs impractical and uncomfortable but yet people still complain that I donât wear it. Bottom line is that some people struggle with cosplayer boundaries and it sucks. Iâm so sorry again!
Yes, I remember your cosplay! đ So sorry you've had to go through the same thing, it's also wild because it's not like the photos of the cosplay are going away, they can still appreciate your cosplay from all your posts! Thank you so much for your support, and sending much love from another Professor Layton fan. â€ïžđ§©
Iâm sorry that other people are so emotionally attached to something thatâs not even theirs/about them
Good on you setting your boundaries!! This is absolutely your choice and itâs not anyoneâs business to try and guilt you into keeping these cosplays! People change and things can end and thatâs okay! I for one am so excited to all the new projects youâre going to work on in the future that these sales are going to fund and inspire!!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! đ„°đđ»
I too am going through a body change of that nature and its so hard to have costumes you love and want to wear sitting in the closet because they won't fit you. your doing what's best for you and that's all that matters in the end. you can re-buy the fabric you can re-make that armour piece but you can't change your body. stay strong your just in a transitional phase right now
Thank you so much đ„șđđ»đ
I'm sorry people are leaving crappy comments about this! As you said, you are free to do whatever you want with the things you own. I have been making cosplays for myself/my family for 10 years and there are two characters my husband is very known for. He changed sizes over the years (as people do!) and I've remade both of them. Yes, it can be annoying to remake something again. In one case, I took it as an opportunity to make the same design but way better because my skills have improved a lot. For the other I made a different outfit the character (Tenzin) wears which meant I need to make a new one of mine (Pema to match it). It's so much better quality and fit than the first one! Anway, I guess my point is bodies change, make what you love, and it can end up being a great way to see how much your skills have improved since the first version.
I didn't think this was gonna be relevant to me but holy shit I am on the same boat. It's normal for our bodies to change as an adult.
I had lost weight before the pandemic in preparation for a con but it hit and I had to store my costumes away. When an event came around eventually, I had to diet drastically and wear my tightlacing corset, which I built specifically to help shrink my waist down for me to lessen my food intake so don't at me, and I still didn't fit into my 1860s ball gown bodice which was part of my Princess Todoroki cosplay. I can get my arms into the sleeves since there's elastic in them but the back does not close anymore so I had to harvest the sleeves and the lace frill from the collar and appliques in front and sold the bodice for cheap to my friend who altered it for a stage play and I was happy to see it go to a new home. The skirt is still with me and it's easy to re-pleat a skirt and I made sure to get it onto a new waistband that fits my figure when corseted and if I was to shrink it down more if I wanted.
It's sad to see that there are horrible people in the world and its a cruel one at that. exciting times ahead for the re-making of the costumes and we all cant wait to see Anya! you are a great person and its always exciting to see the future ahead for your favourite creators
I'm sorry you have been going through this. I really don't understand why anyone cares what a person does with their cosplays that they otherwise might never wear again. I'm not on a lot of social media, so I've never seen those comments, but I'm really sorry it's happened, I can tell you're really hurting and that behavior is not okay for all the reasons you perfectly paid out.
I'm so sorry that folks are giving you a hard time about selling your cosplays! It's a very reasonable, normal, and sustainable thing to do! Why not sell something and give it an opportunity to be loved elsewhere rather than throwing it away? I often sell a lot of my older cosplays I've made and my finished and unfinished 'proto-types' when I'm trying to practice as I iterate and make pieces better. I don't have the space to hold onto everything, but also selling them helps pay for materials for me to make more cosplays!
Iâm so sorry that this is happening it is your choice and not theirs I wish you well you were a big influence for me to cosplay and to go to cons itâs your decision not theirs I support you all the way love your fan cc
Before this started to get second guessed by people, I didn't even give it a second thought that you started to sell your cosplays. I wasn't asking myself like "oh is she stopping cosplay?" Or "did something happen?!" Because for me it's just VERY normal to get rid of old cosplays. To me it feels like a waste to have these costumes lying around and collect dust when I'm not wearing them for various reasons. Sometimes I cosplayed a character just to help a group out who was missing said character. Other times I just grew out of the fandom it came from and lost interest. I was never the person who wore a cosplay multiple times because I have just too much I wanna do, so I ran out of storage VERY quick in my shared apartment.
It's just a completely logical step to sell older costumes to make room for new ones. And then there are people who make you into a villain for a perfectly normal thing to do which just left me confused. Like...what are people doing with so much cosplays they can't wear anymore for whatever reason? Make wallpaper out of it and pin it to their walls? Hell nah, if I get the chance to rehome the things I spend multiple triple digits on, I do. It also helps with financing future projects as I have the policy to make new costumes mostly out of the money I got from selling old ones.
I'm so sorry the internet forced you more or less to speak about such personal and sensitive topics, and I hope you can quickly move on and put this to rest. I wish you the best in selling all whats still up and I'm very excited for Meg 2.0 since I'm sure she will be stunning with all the things you learned and improved over the years. I'm rooting for you!
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So sorry to hear that. As a cosplayer i get some comments 'why don't you cosplay that character anymore?' and i never knew how to answer those. People's bodies change and our interests can change too. As you said, it is nobody's business and those commenters really need to think how they act online, since they don't really think how such comments can affect someone, it's awful. You are one of my favourite youtubers and i'm always excited to see your new videos. At the moment i'm making a new cosplay and been watching your older videos while making it, you seem like such a sweetheart and watching your videos just gets me to the mood of making a cosplay! Just keep doing yourself and don't give such commenters any second thought, even though it is probably hard not to care, but their opinion or questions don't really matter at all. Hope you have a good day â€
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That's so baffling that people wanna gate keep you keeping your cosplay. You can do whatever you want. That's so weird. You do you man. I know giving up a cosplay can be tough. But you just gotta do what you feel is right. Im sorry you have to deal with this. Sending good vibes man.
Oh, honey, you are making me cry. Thank you for being raw and honest. I can't wait to plan a cosplay with Ember and let you be her roll model. New cosplay means new videos! We love you. †from your big sister Connie
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I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this. Having to make mature decisions like this can suck, but you know what you are doing, and you know what is best for you. I hope that the opportunities you'll have once the space is cleared will bring you joy soon! I look forward to seeing more cosplays from you that will make you feel happy and confident! đ
While I've never specifically seen this type of conversation (it seems to be something pretty specific to the online part of the community, which i am not very active with), I definitely have felt this stigma around selling cosplay, both bought and made. Its fair to be sad that someone is leaving a cosplay that you really looked up to, but as you said, its not really our place to make a fuss about it. I hope the future of your selling endeavors and other's gets better
I simply do not understand why people feel the need to tell creators things They Already Know. Like why would someone need to remind you that some of these are your favorite characters/cosplays/medias? You very clearly know that way better than we could ever tell you, and you know how much those cosplays mean to you way more than we do. I'm so excited to get the cosplay knowing that it came from such a loving home and that I can give it a loving home going forward †You absolutely don't need a reason to sell your property
My body also changed a lot since 2019 when I started cosplaying more. There are so many cosplays that I loved that no longer fit me, and so many that I wanted to wear to a con that I never had the chance to (some of which were dream cosplays that I wanted to do for a long time).
It's hard to sell them for me. First, there's the sentimental value that some of them hold for me. Especially my first cosplay I ever got, the first one I wore in public, and the three that I wore to my second con (because my first con experience was a disaster). Secondly, I have ADHD so having the motivation to take pictures, take measurements (or dig up the postings where I bought them to get it from there), and make a posting on multiple platforms Is asking a lot. I've only been able to sell one so far, and that was because I responded to a post of someone looking for a cosplay to gift their kid. That was very spur of the moment, and I sold one that hadn't fit me which I later bought a version that did.
So yeah, I understand your frustration. Admittedly, I haven't created a cosplay or had my mother make one for me like you did, but I still get the sentiment. It's sad that your community doesn't have the empathy to understand it.
Letting go of things is hard, but sometimes we're forced to do so. I can bet that most of us have had to get rid of clothes at some point. (I always try to donate mine to Goodwill or to a textile recycling organization.) Like you said, you have a right to make your own decisions on your property, and bodies change to the point where some clothes do not fit anymore. Hopefully, the people who gave you a hard time about your decision to sell some of your cosplays will realize these things.
I'm so sorry you had to deal with that! I've been slowly parting with old cosplays aswell because they no longer fit (and honestly haven't for a couple years at this point) and I too get really frustrated when I get DM's or comments questioning why I'd get rid of them :/ And it's so silly to me because the secondhand market for cosplays is in my opinion one of the great things about the community! Being able to give a cosplay that's just collecting dust inside your closet a new life through selling it is such a great thing to do! And it's so valid to want to move on or remake a project from scratch!
Much love Anya â€ïž it's sad that people make you feel like you need to explain yourself. Completely there with you, sharing in the experience of being nearly 30 and having to make tough decisions about getting rid of things that likely are never going to fit again, it's hard for me too â€â€
I think some people are just entitled. Iâve had the opposite problem where people comment on old videos asking me to sell a highly sought after cosplay just because I havenât worn it in a while. Itâs weird how demanding some people are to when it comes to cosplays
You are capable of making your own decisions, especially if they move you forward! You deserve all the support in your choices!
Iâm so sorry that people are being so weird about this. Youâre right itâs nobodyâs business what you do with your things. I gave away costumes and costume pieces at a meetup we held because I know that theyâll make someone else happy. And Iâm moving in a few months and I know Iâm going to have to go through the costumes again to see what I else needs to be rehomed. Itâs a normal thing to do. People need to get a reality check
Dealing with the fact that most of my costumes (shout out to Jedi and their loose fitting tunics!) no longer fit has been such an unexpected side to conventions restarting. I'm in my late thirties now and as you said, costumes I made when I was twenty are NEVER going to fit again, it probably would have happened even without the weight gain from that enforced sedentary life. And like you said, what does holding onto them help if that just isn't the body you have anymore?
Do what you want and know you cannot please everyone. And also know, there are some people who really like to annoy and be rude and mean. It hurts, but just do what is right and good! And sharing your cosplays brings joy and blessings to others. Blessings to you! đ
boy do I relate to this so hard, I've put off selling a lot of my cosplays for the exact reasons. sorry you're going through this :(
I am so sorry you have had to deal with all this. So hard to let go of things that have connections to a loved one who has passed and it's hard to accept when our body is changing, especially with no clear cause. You are an amazing content creator and I really respect your decision to sell your cosplays and start fresh. It takes courage. And also, as you said, not other people's business. Please know that many of us are here to support you and we appreciate you! Sending love and hugs! â€
I lost my mom almost 9 years ago and struggle very much with letting things go. It would be super hard for me to give those cosplays up. But I think it's such a great thing to do, both for those who now get to enjoy your hard work, and for yourself. †Hang in there. â€
Sending love and support in all your future projects! We are here for you and not judging.
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I love your Meg costume and Iâm sure the redone one will be wonderful too
I'm sorry you're having this experience. đ People can be so rude and inconsiderate, I really do not understand this behaviour.
Good on you for standing up for yourself. Hopefully this will make someone stop and think before commenting on a similar post in the future. â€
Clearing stuff out is always such an emotional thing for my neurospicy brain so I understand how hard this must be. But you owe nobody an explanation why you get rid of something, as you said. I really don't understand the people commenting awful things. I hope people will finally be normal about this and I'm sending you so much love đ
I also got rid of some cosplays because I'm no longer in the fandom, I know I'll never wear it again, the fit is weird, I can make it better myself if I wanted to, it's just taking up space in my wardrobe, etc. I'll never wear my very first self made cosplay again because it's just awful đ my standards are way too high today to accept this old thing in my life haha
I am so sorry that you're going through this. I know how extra hard it is when you've been through the grieving process to realize you can't hold onto everything connected to the deceased forever. I'm so glad you made decisions that were good for both you, your physical, and your mental health. I'm also about to be 30 and have watched my body changed drastically in the past couple years and gotten rid of outfits that I loved, but just don't fit anymore. I can't even imagine being berated for doing that. I'm glad you came here to both educate and stand up for yourself.
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Thank you for sharing your experiences with selling your cosplays. Its easy to fall in love with a character or a concept and not see the people showcasing them. It's truly up to you when it comes to what you want to do with a costume post photoshoots, conventions, etc. Whether you're uncomfortable or unhappy with a costume in any way I think it's okay to sell it if that's what you wish. Also your body is beautiful and it's okay to want to remake new costumes or new versions of past costumes to best suit you. Plus there's always content to go back to of you miss a certain cosplay. Your cosplays always turn out incredible, made and worn with much love. Please don't be discouraged by others behavior towards selling your cosplays. There will always be people around you who appreciate what you do then and now. Sending much love đđđ
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As someone who struggles with cosplay because of my height/weight I really felt that. Love to you
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honestly, i feel personally that this isnt always strictly true, especially when its been a while since u made the original, you've most likely gotten new ideas or have things you dont love as much anymore, so yeah thats kinda a jerk thing to say...
im so sorry that people r saying stuff like that, i understand that its a very hard process to go through, but im very excited to see what you create next!!! you're beautiful and amazing and extremely skilled at making cosplays. keep up the good work!
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I hope things settle down for you soon. It really is a difficult descision and entirely your own. Iâm sorry others think they can decide for you :( wishing all the best for you
Girl I feel on the weight gain! I have Lyme disease and my weight goes all over from treatment
i completely agree with what you're saying here, it makes complete sense to sell things that simply don't work for you anymore and i'm happy that you've been able to come to that decision, and i'm also happy that all of these wonderful cosplays are going to new and wonderful homes. i hope the barrage of rude people goes away soon
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I'm so sorry people have been giving you such a hard time for selling your cosplays when clearly making that decision has been very difficult for you. I'm sure those who have bought the outfits will love them and continue to give them life, and I hope that you're able to continue on and make new cosplays to make new memories in đ Wish you the best.
It must be so hard to let go those artworks you did (because it truly is) and people adding a layer on it im so sorry to hear that. Congratulations to have come to the point to be able to let them go and not held back on them though, I had a lot of weight variation in my life and sometimes itâs very hard to put clothes away that you used to like and coming to term that you will not have the body you used to. Itâs good to sell them and give the opportunity to people not being able to do such costumes and getting to have something you made, and the money you will have can help you to make new one you can enjoy. The ones your mom helped you do tho it must be so heartbreaking. Good luck for all of this process !!
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Just know that you can't please everyone. I know it's hard to get rid of cosplays, but if it needs to be done, then it needs to be done. Don't let people's judgements affect you. I know it's easier said than done, but do your best! As long as it makes you happy, then that's what matters. You don't need all of that excess stress in your life. If it's easier to let it go, then let it go. Good luck with everything! Take care!
I'm so sorry this happened to you!! Know that my heart is with you, and I cant wait to see all the remakes of these cosplays! You are so talented and a big inspiration to me!!
I'm so sorry you have to put up with this. I think it's great that you've put thought and effort into finding good homes for your cosplays. I hope the people who bought them find great joy in wearing them. And I wish you the best in your new journey of learning. I hope you don't find it a chore to remake the cosplays you love, but an opportunity to continue to allow your skills to flourish!
This is so crazy to me! I have been cosplaying 13 years and have been selling my old cosplays to fund new ones. Everyone I know does this and it has never been an issue before? There are whole groups for it. People really need to mind their own business.